MAKING A STAND

TBA Studios has issued a measured but firm statement responding to remarks made by Ricky Avanceña-Quezon, a descendant of former President Manuel L. Quezon.

- By NEIL RAMOS

The comments were aired during a recent talkback for the historical drama “Quezon,” where Avanceña-Quezon voiced strong objections about the portrayal of his grandfather and how it supposedly skipped many of his accomplishments.

TBA acknowledged his concerns, while clarifying that its filmmakers took great care grounding the narrative in vetted historical materials. The studio emphasized that the movie's foundation rests on the former president's own accounts and extensive research.